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Animal Refresher, Animal Reproduction
Type & Shape of Uterus in She-Camel
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Question (English)
Type and shape of the uterus in she-camel is:
- Bipartite, T-Shape
- Bicornuate, between T & Y shape ✓ Correct
- Bicornuate, Y-Shape
- Duplex, T-Shape
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Bicornuate, between T & Y shape
The uterus of the she-camel is classified as bicornuate in type and has a shape that is between T and Y — intermediate between the T-shape of the mare and the Y-shape of ruminants.
Uterine Classifications Summary
- Type — Bicornuate: Sow, She-camel (two horns, shared uterine body, no septum)
- Type — Bipartite: Cow, Mare, Ewe (two horns joined with partial septum or common body)
- Type — Duplex: Rodents (two completely separate uteri)
Shape of Uterus
- Y-shape: Ruminants (cattle, sheep, goat)
- T-shape: Mare
- Between T and Y: She-camel ✔
Special Feature of She-Camel Uterus
Despite having two horns, approximately 99% of pregnancies in the she-camel are confined to the left horn.
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